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It was all Purple

July 18, 2009 by Jessica 46 Comments

I was going through my bag of clothing to upcycle/refashion, and I found this purple t-shirt.

The Shirt to refashion

I was in the mood for something quick to make yesterday, so during J’s nap, I made this little outfit.

Purple T-shirt Refashion into this

I used a dress of hers to cut out the two pieces to make the dress. I cut it with the bottom of the t-shirt to be the bottom of the dress, so that was less sewing I had to do. I sewed up the insides and did a v stitch over the raw edges of the arm holes and sleeves.

The Back

Then with the left overs, I cut five pieces to make the ruffles. I just winged it. The middle one was the longest, followed by two on each side, then even smaller ones beside those. I just basted down the center of each strip, pulled the back thread until it ruffled like I wanted it, and sewed them on side by side.

Goofy

I made ruffles for her shoes too, using my tutorial here to create how to fit them on. I just sewed the Velcro right onto the material though instead of making a felt base because I didn’t need to.

The shoe ruffles

I then cut two more small strips and ruffled them to make a headband. I made them long enough to cover the part of her head you would see, then sewed them to elastic to make a headband that stays on.

The Headband

I’m thinking of doing a shirt like this for me. I’m such a fan of jersey material, especially here where it’s been hot lately.

Sitting Pretty
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Comments

  1. Stephanie Sabbe says

    July 18, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I can’t believe you made that during a nap time! you’re fast

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  2. Marifetli Peri says

    July 18, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Would work out great. Your daughter is beautiful. Good week end.

    Reply
  3. Carrie Me! says

    July 18, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    Adorable!! =)

    Reply
  4. Ashley says

    July 18, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    OMG!!! This has to be the most adorable t-shirt refashion ever! I’m working on my tutorial for the halter dress I made but I may just throw it out now! I LOVE it!!!

    Reply
  5. Elaine says

    July 18, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    This is such a great idea! You make everything look SO easy… I am in the process of finding a sewing machine. But looking at your posts, I may also have to find a baby to dres….haha Love your blog!

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    July 18, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    I linked to you….I LOVE IT!

    http://lilblueboo.blogspot.com/2009/07/best-t-shirt-refashion-ever.html

    Reply
  7. About Me says

    July 18, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    Jessica that is too cute and so is your daughter!!

    Reply
  8. Angela Neil says

    July 18, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    That’s so CUTE!!

    Reply
  9. Heather - CROQZine.com - Dollarstorecrafts.com says

    July 18, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    You & all your awesome t-shirt recons knock me out! This one is sooo cute. I hope I have a little girl someday (and that I figure out how to use my serger so I can sew t-shirts more easily.

    By the way, threadbanger.com has a Generation T t-shirt recon contest going on right now, and you should totally submit some of your tutorials. You will win with the red anthro t-shirt recon!! Make a video for them and you automatically get some goodies. http://www.threadbanger.com/tb-projects/post/13285/generation-t-contest-details

    Reply
  10. Marisa says

    July 18, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    OK, this dress is too stinkin’ adorable! Oh, how I miss nap time! That’s when I would sew too!

    Reply
  11. Corey~living and loving says

    July 18, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    oh me oh my….THAT is adorable.

    Reply
  12. Genevieve Gail says

    July 18, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    Wow, that is the cutest outfit ever! Great job!

    Reply
  13. michellejohnnie says

    July 18, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Love it! Featured at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Impish says

    July 18, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    Oh, that is adorable!

    You’re right– an adult version would be wonderful (and comfortable!)

    Reply
  15. Happy Together says

    July 18, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    oh my word. Thank you all for the sweet comments and tips 🙂 You guys are the best and have made my day!

    Reply
  16. san says

    July 18, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Every post I see more and more of the stylist and artist in you! I predict a long and amazing career for you Jessica, that little doll of yours is so lucky to have you as a mommy! Enjoy your weekend!

    Reply
  17. Jenny Lynn says

    July 18, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    this is FABULOUS!

    Do you have any step by step pictures or a tutorial on how to make the ruffles on her dress? i love those on tank tops (j.crew…ahem…expensive) and I would love to make one for myself!

    thanks 🙂

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  18. casserole says

    July 18, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Oh. My. That is so incredibly cute!!! I love all the ruffles!

    I posted a link to your project on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/lookie-what-she-made-ruffled-toddler-dress/2009/07/18/

    –Anne

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  19. Kristin Sellars says

    July 18, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    Love it…especially the ruffles!

    lubirdbaby.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. Embellished Bayou says

    July 18, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    Oh, I am SO doing this! You are so creative and come up with the best ideas, I love this one, thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  21. forever folding laundry says

    July 18, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    Just found your blog through Craft Gossip – LOVE it! This tutorial is awesome, and those quilt letters you made? Totally fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!!

    ~Keri

    Reply
  22. Kitschy Coo says

    July 19, 2009 at 2:04 am

    Love it! You’re very talented 🙂 And your daughter is super gorgeous too!

    Reply
  23. Georgine says

    July 19, 2009 at 7:40 am

    So creative! I am jealous. Gorgeous little girl too! I have a quick question, please. What is a v stitch? I would love to make this for my daughter – ooohh, just a tank shirt would be cute too. Thanks for the idea. I love your blog.

    Reply
  24. Elle's Mom says

    July 19, 2009 at 9:50 am

    Stopping by from Lil Blue Boo! This is too adorable for words! I will have to try this for my little girl!

    Reply
  25. Happy Together says

    July 19, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    “do you have a step by step with pictures on how to make the ruffles?”

    I will get one up in the day or two. I’m going to do a onesie like this, so it works out great.

    “what’s a v-stitch?”

    I don’t have a serger, so when I do raw edges on jersey/knits I just use the stitch that looks like a v from the stitch choices. I’m not sure it’s exact name, but it’s #6 on my sewing machine 🙂

    Reply
  26. Paige says

    July 19, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    This is so adorable! If they had Project Runway for making kid’s clothes, you would win without a doubt! 🙂

    Reply
  27. amybluestar says

    July 19, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    Girl, you did an awesome job. I love it!

    Amy

    Reply
  28. Georgine says

    July 19, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Thank you for the v-stitch. I would like a serger – I have no idea how to use one, but I am game to learn. I love the dress, I like I will have to try it. Thanks again!

    Reply
  29. luvinthemommyhood says

    July 19, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Ok, I am gonna make one of these immediately, so gorgeous!!!!!

    Reply
  30. Tami (Pixeltrash) says

    July 19, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    How sweet is that?

    Reply
  31. tammiemarie says

    July 20, 2009 at 8:12 am

    My gosh girl – do you ever stop being fabulous?! Adorable refashion.

    Reply
  32. Megan says

    July 20, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Love the new header! Your daughter has to be the most fashionable girl at church!

    Oh and random but your about me doesn’t show up when you click the link!

    Reply
  33. Happy Together says

    July 20, 2009 at 11:31 am

    ” and random but your about me doesn’t show up when you click the link!”

    I fixed it 🙂 Thanks for letting me know!

    Reply
  34. Antonia says

    July 22, 2009 at 12:36 am

    I posted on your tutorial today, but just wanted to let you know I linked you @ ormstondarlings.blogspot.com Thanks again!

    Reply
  35. Terrie B x says

    July 23, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Hi:)
    I think your blog is `Fabulous`
    Cute dress..TFS
    Have a great week;)x

    Reply
  36. h/saltaste bönan says

    July 25, 2009 at 5:51 am

    Love your blog! This dress is absolutely fabulous. I just made one for my daughter. It took me about 15 minutes so I’d say you can make several during a nap…

    Reply
  37. Emily says

    July 28, 2009 at 8:42 am

    That is so incredibly cute!!! I love all the ruffles!

    Reply
  38. Petra says

    August 6, 2009 at 6:31 am

    Maximum impact and minimum time, this I love!

    http://www.minini.be

    Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    January 4, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    You have fantastic tutorials. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

    Reply
  40. Cris Corrêa says

    January 26, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Hi,

    I’d like to say that your blog is so inpiring!!!
    congrats!
    I’ve made some for my little daughter…
    look there.
    by, God blesse you!

    http://aprendizdasartes.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  41. Andy says

    March 1, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    Thank-you for the pattern. My son is a swimmer, and I used one of his old swim shirts and converted into a toddler dress for my 18mo daughter. Instead of roses on the bottom, I did Hawaiian lay flowers. It was perfect for her to where to his swim meets and cheer him on. 🙂

    Reply
  42. Tami Bertelson says

    March 22, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    So Cute! I had to make one for my daughter, here is the link to my blog I posted a pic of it and a link to your site. Thanks!
    http://cozytrends.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  43. Eyeshadow Colour says

    July 1, 2010 at 4:55 am

    So cute, you are very talented!

    Reply
  44. ladyleung says

    September 6, 2010 at 12:07 am

    thanks for the tutorial! i just have one question. is the v stitch similar to a zigzac?

    Reply
  45. Happy Together says

    September 6, 2010 at 8:53 am

    “i just have one question. is the v stitch similar to a zigzac?”

    Yup 🙂

    Reply
  46. Shannon P says

    October 2, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    So cute and so easy. Thanks for the tutorial! I made one like this for my daughter and it was perfect for summer.

    Reply

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